Does any one know any drills for working on snap throws and any throw a catcher needs to make?

Question

I'm 15 and i've decided that i want to become a full time catcher instead of someone that plays any where I have a good arm and i block the ball well and i know the game but i need to know some ways to improve my footwork and my throws could anyone give me some tips or drills that would allow me to practice these

Answer 1

Not many people answered about "any THROW a catcher needs to make" so here's something for it.

You have to squat, not rest your butt on the back of your legs. If you're half way to standing already, that'll make your release time quicker. Also, throw from your ear. Every position has different throwing mechanics and catching is no exception. Throwing from your ear results in a quicker release.

As far as drills, you should be able to find a small net that pitchers use sometimes (it's about the size of the strikezone) and set that up at 2nd base to throw at if no one can stand there for you. There aren't many drills for the throwing part of catching....Just repetitive throwing to bases. I'm sure you can always find videos too if nobody's answer helps.

I'd avoid the snap throws until Junior/Senior years unless you plan on trying to make all state and play in D1. But if you can hit too, you won't need the snap throw until you get to college. And at that point, you'll have a coach just for catchers to help you out.

Answer 2

You need to stengthen your wrist. You can do this by using light weights. A couple of cans of soup will do it. Sit down,hold the cans in each hand with your wrist resting on yyour legs over your knees allow the cans to roll from your hands to your fingers then grip and flex your wrist back to you.For your feet and legs do squats.Strong ankles will help with quick feet. Do toe raises front and back.Backwards is simple. sit with your heel on the floor and toes up. then flex your foot towards you.As you prgress you can include ankle weights. And never forget to strengthen your arms and shoulders and include your chest and back as they are all involed in the throwing motion. Also, there are some good books onthese and other techniques for sports. Look around and yo will find them but PLEASE make sure they are credable!! Hope I Helped you out and good luck behind the plate. PLAY BALL!!!!!

Answer 3

Run and lift. Squats will really help. Also, stupid little trick, but if you have a very small weight that can you can tie around you ankles and wrists when making snap throws, there will be a nice improvement in speed and strength of your throw.

Answer 4

Have a friend stand in front of you about 10 feet and throw balls in the ground in front of you while with your gear on. Work on blocking balls.

also, when receiving a pitched ball and throwing to second base, practice stepping back on your throwing foot as your first move, instead of stepping forward. It's takes less time to step back and throw then step up hop and throw.

Answer 5

Here is a tip. I play catcher and one thing you need to do is run everday. Sitting in catcher's postion all the time will mess up your speed and that's one thing you don't want to go. As long as you do this your speed shouldn't slow down. Please do this before it's too late!

Answer 6

this requires a lot of talk...too much for answers...can you IM me tomorrow afternoon about 3pm Florida time?;;;I'll be glad to go over it with you....

Answer 7

legs is the key work out your legs,but give proper rest time